The Pentax K-1 Mark II, the new flagship of the Pentax K-series lineup, delivers outstanding image quality and improved operability in a broad-range of shooting conditions. It features a full-frame Anti-aliasing (AA)-filterless CMOS sensor with 36.4 effective megapixel resolution. An accelerator unit that -along with the camera's PRIME IV image processor- enables it to produce high-resolution images with minimal noise in even in the most challenging low-light conditions, up to ISO 819200.
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The full-frame size CMOS sensor supported by approximately 36.4MP delivers high resolution while suppressing noise levels. The larger-sized CMOS sensor which is 1.5x larger than that of APS-C also produces a shallower depth of field for a creating you high-resolution images with a wide-range of bokeh expression. With the increase in resolution and the larger size of the Full-Frame sensor, users can enjoy very high-resolution images with a wide range of bokeh expression. The larger Full-Frame sensor also increases the individual pixel pitch (individual pixel size) from 3.91µ with APS-C sized sensors to 4.88µ.
High ISO Sensitivity, ISO 819,200 (Still) / ISO 25,600 (Video)
As the combination of PRIME IV and the RICOH developed Accelerator Unit drastically reduces noise, allowing for high sensitivity up to ISO 819,200. By exceeding the upper limit of sensitivity, the range of practical sensitivity will be widened with beautiful images with the wider selection of shutter speed and aperture combination. This can be easily done using the TAv mode. The ISO for video has also been increased to ISO 25,600.
Prime IV With RICOH Developed Accelerator Unit
The PRIME IV with 14-bit imaging processing engine coupled with our original Accelerator Unit, (a RICOH developed processing device) effectively suppresses noise and reproduces fine-details with rich colors even at high ISO levels. The Accelerator Unit was first introduced in the Pentax K-70, followed by the KP and is now being introduced in the K-1 Mark II, marking the 3rd generation. We have been able to achieve the highest results from this newly designed Accelerator Unit based on our increased knowledge and experience.
Pixel Shift Resolution II
The K-1 Mark II incorporates Pixel Shift Resolution System II. This upgraded technology uses the same in-camera shake-reduction (SR) mechanism and sensor-shift capabilities as the original Pixel Shift Resolution System, capturing four images of the same scene, and then synthesizes them into a single, super-high-resolution composite image. With the Pixel Shift Resolution System II, the camera also obtains RGB color data, resulting in images with significantly finer details and truer colors than those produced by typical full-frame sensors.
Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution
During the Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution, as the image is not captured using sensor movement like traditional Pixel Shift Resolution, the SR II system can be used to correct for camera shake. By coupling both features, Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution can be effectively used during low light situations even without a tripod. From the technology point of view, when you are using a tripod, the Pixel Shift Resolution II images will produce higher resolution.
Built-in Shake Reduction Mechanism, SR II
Just like the Pentax K-1 the K-1 Mark II is equipped with a 5-Axis, SR II system. To achieve this technology an acceleration sensor is used. The 5-axis SR II covers the shake of yaw, pitch, roll, vertical, and horizontal. Additionally, the shake reduction performance system offers 5 shutter steps compensation. With the SR II mechanism, camera shake can be prevented even with high-resolution images. As always, as the SR II is built-in, SR II is effective with every K-mount lenses.
What's in the Box
Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR Camera Body
D-LI90E Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
K-BC90U Battery Charger Kit
O-ST162 Pentax Strap
Eyecup FT
Finder Cap ME
PC Socket Cap
Hot Shoe Cover FK
Body Mount Cover
Specifications
Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR Camera Body
Model Description
Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera
Lens Mount: Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
Compatible Lens: KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens
Image Capture Unit
Image Sensor: Primary color filter, CMOS
Size
35.9 x 24.0 (mm)
1.4 x 0.9 (in)
Effective Pixels: Approximately 36.40 megapixels
Total Pixels: Approximately 36.77 megapixels
Dust Removal: Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations DR II
Sensitivity (Standard output): ISO AUTO/100 to 819200 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)
Type: Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass. Flexible-tilt.
Size: 3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2)
Dots: Approximately 1037K dots
Adjustment: Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable
Outdoor View Setting: Adjustable +/-2 step
Night Vision LCD Display: ON/OFF
White Balance
Type: Method using a combination of the image sensor and the light source detection sensor
White Balance: AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image
Fine Adjustment: Adjustable +/-7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
Autofocus System
Type: TTL: Phase-matching autofocus
Focus Sensor: SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center)
Brightness Range: EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature)
AF mode: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C)
AF Point Selection: Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points)
AF Assist Light: Dedicated LED AF assist light
Metering
Type: TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering
Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution
Shutter Speed
Auto: 1/8000 to 30 seconds
Manual: 1/8000 to 30 seconds (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps)
Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10 seconds to 20 min.)
LV Electronic Shutter: ON/OFF
Drive Modes
Mode Selection
Still Image: Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, Continuous), Remote Control (0s, 3s, Continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror-up (Possible to use with Remote Control), Multi-Exposure (Possible to use with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream
Movie: Remote Control
*Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer/Remote Control.
Continuous Shooting
35mm Full-Frame
Max. approximately 4.4 fps
JPEG (L: 3-star at Continuous H): up to approximately 70 frames
RAW: up to approximately 17 frames
Max. approximately 3.0 fps
JPEG (L: 3-star at Continuous M): up to approximately 100 frames
RAW: up to approximately 20 frames
Max. approximately 0.7 fps
JPEG (L: 3-star at Continuous L): up to approximately 100 frames
RAW: up to approximately 100 frames
APS-C size
Max. approximately 6.4 fps
JPEG (L: 3-star at Continuous H): up to approximately 100 frames
RAW: up to approximately 50 frames
Max. approximately 3.0 fps
JPEG (L: 3-star at Continuous M): up to approximately 100 frames
RAW: up to approximately 70 frames
Max. approximately 1.0 fps
JPEG (L: 3-star at Continuous L): up to approximately 100 frames
RAW: up to approximately 100 frames
*ISO100
Multi-Exposure
Composite Mode (Additive/Average/Bright)
Number of Shots (2 to 2000 images)
Interval Shooting
Interval Shooting
Interval: 2s to 24h / Standby Interval: Min. 1s to 24h
Number of shots: 2 to 2000 images
Start Interval: Now / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time
Interval Composite
Interval: 2s to 24h / Standby Interval: Min. 1s to 24h
Number of shots: 2 to 2000 images
Start Interval: Now / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time
Composite Mode: Additive / Average / Bright
Save Process: On / Off
Interval Movie
Recorded Pixels: 4K / Full HD / HD
File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI)
Interval: 2s to 24h / Standby Interval: Min. 1s to 24h
Number of shots: 8 to 2000 images (8 to 500 images at 4K)
Start Interval: Now / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time
Star Stream
Recorded Pixels: 4K / Full HD / HD
File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI)
Interval: Min. 1s to 24h
Number of shots: 8 to 2000 images (8 to 500 images at 4K)
Start Interval: Now / Self-timer / Remote Control / Set Time
Fade-out: Off / Low / Medium / High
External Flash
Flash Modes: Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash and Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On and Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync and Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed Sync, Wireless Sync
* Contrast-control-sync and High-speed Sync requires 2 or more dedicated external flash
Digital Filter: Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome
Playback
Playback View: Single frame, Multi-image display (6, 12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16, 100% display and quick magnification available), Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed information, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time), Orientation, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show
Delete: Delete single image, delete all, select and delete, delete folder, delete instant review image
Digital Filter: Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome
RAW Development
RAW file select: Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder
RAW Development Parameter: White Balance, Custom Image, Sensitivity, Clarity, Skin Tone, Digital filter, HDR, Pixel Shift Resolution, Shadow Correction, High-ISO NR, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr., Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction, File Format (JPEG/TIFF), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space
Edit: Image Rotation, Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Saving RAW data in buffer memory, Image Copy
Copyright Information: Names of Photographer and Copyright Holder are embedded to the image file. Revision history can be checked using the provided software.
Number of recordable images: Approximately 670 images
Playback time: Approximately 340 minutes
* With a fully recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition.